DataCore Swarm vs StoneFly USO comparison

DataCore and StoneFly are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. DataCore is ranked #13 with an average rating of 10.0, while StoneFly is ranked #49. DataCore holds a 0.8% mindshare in FaOS, compared to StoneFly’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of DataCore users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Pure Storage FlashBlade

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Pure Storage FlashBlade is 5.8%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of DataCore Swarm is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of StoneFly USO is 0.1%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Eric Black

Solutions Architect at Recovery Point Systems

The ability to leverage multi-tenancy along with immutability is a huge benefit for us

The only thing I feel FlashBlade is missing is the SOS API. If it had SOS API, that would put it well over the top. Veeam Backup specifically has started to streamline their API, and they are doing that with SOS API. They have optimized it. Any of the S3 devices out there that support this SOS API can have far more API calls at once. On our side, that translates to better restoration. With SOS API, it can leverage far more restorations at a single given time or read from the device in simple terms. That results in maximizing the output and throughput from the device itself.

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Julien GUILLAUMOU

Chief Technical Officer at Integra Systems

Enhancing backup speed and efficiency with high availability

We use DataCore Swarm essentially for backups, utilizing immutable backups and dynamic archiving from the file server. We also have a project called the Fiservo, which allows us to move the archive and all files from Fiservo It is more rapid than using tape for backups, which was quite slow for…

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Computer Software Company

24%

Comms Service Provider

18%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashBlade?

The tool's most valuable feature is its fast performance, especially in handling snapshots. It helps during power out...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashBlade?

The pricing of Pure Storage FlashBlade is expensive compared to other products I used from other companies in the pas...

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What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashBlade?

I believe there is not much improvement needed because they have everything we need, but the interface is a little bi...

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What do you like most about DataCore Swarm?

The first feature is compatibility with the S3 protocol. DataCore SWARM allows you to quickly have an on-premise, rob...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DataCore Swarm?

DataCore Swarm's pricing is reasonable. While the initial step is expensive, ramping up capacity is relatively afford...

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What needs improvement with DataCore Swarm?

The main issue currently is the hard installation process. Upgrading from CentOS to Rocky is not straightforward eith...

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 35% of the time

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Compared 27% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

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Overview

FlashBlade is the industry’s most advanced scale-out storage for unstructured data, powered by a modern, massively parallel architecture to consolidate complex data silos (like backup appliances and data lakes) and accelerate tomorrow’s discoveries and insights.

Pure Storage

Swarm provides a platform for data protection, management, organization and search at massive scale. You no longer need to migrate data into disparate solutions for long-term preservation, delivery and analysis. Consolidate all files on Swarm, find the data you are looking for quickly, and reduce total cost of ownership by continuously evolving hardware and optimizing use of your resources.

DataCore

StoneFly USO offers a comprehensive storage solution meeting advanced enterprise needs with robust performance across diverse industries.

StoneFly USO is recognized for its reliability in data storage and management, providing flexibility and scalability. It is designed to handle complex workloads with ease, making it a trusted choice for enterprises seeking effective data solutions. Known for its robust performance, StoneFly USO supports efficient data deduplication, encryption, and replication, contributing to a streamlined data management process.

What are StoneFly USO's key features?

Scalability: Easily scale storage capacity to meet growing data demands.
Data Deduplication: Effectively reduce storage costs through advanced data deduplication techniques.
High Availability: Ensure continuous operations with strong redundancy and failover capabilities.
Data Encryption: Safeguard data integrity and confidentiality with advanced encryption protocols.
Flexible Management: Simplify management with intuitive controls that streamline configuration.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating StoneFly USO?

Cost Efficiency: Reduce overhead with features that decrease storage expenditures.
Enhanced Security: Protect sensitive data with top-tier security measures.
Reliability: Ensure consistent performance with high availability features.
Easy Integration: Smoothly incorporate existing IT environments with minimal disruption.

Industries ranging from healthcare to finance use StoneFly USO for critical data management operations. In healthcare, it is employed for secure storage of patient records, ensuring compliance with strict data protection regulations. Finance sectors utilize robust scalability and encryption for effective management of large transactional databases. StoneFly USO adapts to industry needs, proving its versatility and reliability.

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Sample Customers

ServiceNow, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, Dominos, Man AHL

iQ Media, NEP, Texas Tech University, Telefónica, City of Austin, Massive Media, Data Deposit Box, Premier Physician Services, Truliant Federal Credit Union

1. Aetna 2. Accenture 3. Adobe 4. ADP 5. AIG 6. Airbus 7. Amazon 8. American Express 9. AmerisourceBergen 10. ATT 11. Autodesk 12. Bank of America 13. Barclay's 14. Baxter International 15. Bechtel 16. Boeing 17. Bristol-Myers Squibb 18. Cisco Systems 19. Coca-Cola 20. Comcast 21. ConocoPhillips 22. Constellation Brands 23. Dell 24. ETRADE 25. ExxonMobil 26. FedEx 27. Ford Motor Company 28. General Electric 29. General Motors 30. Google 31. Halliburton 32. Honeywell

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